Tag: Queen Anne's County, MD
Florida Man Hits Montgomery County With Tech Scam Targeting Elderly Woman, Police Say
A Florida man drove all the way to Maryland — just to scam an elderly woman out of $20,000, police say.
A 31-year-old Florida man is facing charges after allegedly scamming an elderly Montgomery County woman out of $20,000 in a bogus tech support refund scheme, police said.
Charles Horlesen, of Kissimmee, FL, was arrested Wednesday, July 23, in Queen Anne’s County, according to Montgomery County Police.
The investigation began on Monday, July 21, when Horlesen allegedly met with the woman, who believed she had a problem with her Norton antivirus software.
Police said she was told she had …
Maryland Women Killed In Route 301 Crash With Utility Truck, MSP Says
Two women were killed when a utility truck slammed into their car while they were crossing Route 301 in Queen Anne’s County, authorities said.
Valerie Haines, 63, and Patricia Mead, 86, both of Ridgely, died at the scene of a violent two-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 24 in Church Hill, according to Maryland State Police.
Troopers said the crash happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of southbound US Route 301 and Price Station Road.
Preliminary reports indicate a utility truck was heading south on Route 301 when it struck a Toyota Camry attempting to cross the highway, po…
One Killed, Two Airlifted After Rollover Crash On Route 301 In Maryland: State Police
One person was killed and two others were flown to the hospital after a violent rollover crash on Route 301 in Maryland, according to police.
Mickie Mowbray, 58, of Greensboro, was pronounced dead at the scene following a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning, July 22, in Queen Anne’s County, State Police said.
Troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded just after 9:10 a.m. to the southbound lanes of US Route 301 at Price Station Road for reports of a crash.
According to a preliminary investigation, police said, the Mazda was traveling south when it struck the driver’s side of the Kia …
Teen Killed, Two Shot At Maryland House Party — Police Ask Guests To Share Videos
A 19-year-old Maryland man was fatally shot and two others were hospitalized after gunfire erupted at a house party on the Eastern Shore, authorities announced.
Deputies from the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff responded to a shooting on Centreville Road at around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, after multiple reports of gunfire at a residence where a large party was being held.
When deputies arrived at the home in the 1500 block of Centreville Road, they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds, officials said.
One of the victims, Christopher Parsley, 19, of Centreville, wa…
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday.
Here's what to expect:
Tornadoes: A couple are possible.
Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size.
Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible.
The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach.
⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes:
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
Alexandria Man Among Four Charged With $800K Maryland 'Flash Mob' Thefts In Six Counties: AG
Four men have been indicted in connection with an organized retail crime ring responsible for 37 thefts across six Maryland counties, causing approximately $800,000 in losses, authorities announced Monday.
The suspects are accused of overwhelming stores with “flash mob” tactics, targeting high-end retail items, and reselling stolen goods.
Attorney General Anthony Brown revealed details about the operation, which spanned Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, and Prince George’s counties.
Those charged include:
Donte Bernard Shaw, 34, of Washington, DC;
Taquan An…
Popular Police Officer Killed In Crash With Box Truck In Maryland
A veteran police officer in Maryland died when he accidentally rear-ended a box truck this week in Queen Anne's County, authorities said.
Sam Ferracane, 53, who worked for the Federalsburg and more recently the Centreville police departments, died when he rear-ended the vehicle at a light on Queen Anne Highway around 9 a.m. Monday, May 22, State Police said.
The FPD welcomed our newest officer, Sam Ferracane, to our ranks. Here Town Clerk Kristy Marshall administers the Oath of Office at Town Hall. When you see Sam, say "hello." Posted by Federalsburg Police Department on Monday, March …
